Each to their own and all that, but I trained in the UK and would do again if I had my time again. The reason is simple. I couldn't afford to give up my proper job whilst I was training. I chipped away on the self improver route, happy in the knowledge that if it went pear shaped and couldn't get a job flying I still had an income. It wasn't practical to disappear across the pond whenever I wanted to train. Besides I always wanted to work in the UK, and I was told that it was easier to get an instructor's job if you trained in the UK. That I think is true.
As for rubber suits in Aberdeen? I managed to get a goonbag job in Aberdeen and now fly SAR....... Best job in the world.